Head of (gn) Tech & Data B2C
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Since 1998, LichtBlick has been committed to renewable energy. Today, with 2 million LichtBlick customers, we are Germany’s largest provider of 100% green electricity. Together, we save one million tons of CO₂ every year. But we want to achieve much more: a forward-looking and fair future for everyone. We are shaping this future with people of diverse talents and backgrounds in an inclusive working environment. As a signatory of the Diversity Charter, we actively work on our mindset, structures, and collaboration. We are committed to sustainably reducing discrimination and creating equal opportunities for all applicants and employees. We warmly welcome you to help make our team more diverse and our future greener.
LichtBlick is looking for you. Starting immediately. Full-time or part-time and on a permanent basis. Join our Technology team and help create good energy for a sustainable future.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Head of Tech & Data to join our B2C division in Hamburg (Germany), directly reporting to the CTO. In this key leadership position, you will be responsible for driving our B2C data & software engineering strategy and delivery across six development teams and one data team, ensuring technical excellence and innovation in our consumer-facing products.
Grade 18
This role has already been designated for an internal LichtBlick employee.
Your Job:
- Lead and mentor a structure of 7 tech & data teams through their respective team leads (or directly), fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
- As a member of the B2C business unit leadership circle, collaborate closely with product, business, and technology stakeholders to shape and execute our technical vision and strategy
- Drive architectural decisions and technical direction for our B2C platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability of our solutions
- Establish and optimize development processes, quality standards, and engineering practices across teams in alignment with our Central Data and Software Engineering Platform Teams and their respective Head ofs
- Contribute to strategic planning and budgeting processes, aligned with business objectives and growth targets
Your Skills:
- Extensive experience in software/data engineering leadership roles, with a proven track record of managing multiple development teams
- Strong technical background with hands-on experience in modern software development practices and architecture
- Experience in scaling engineering organizations and implementing effective processes
- Outstanding leadership and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels
- Track record of successful collaboration with product, business, and technology stakeholders
- Fluent in English? Perfect! German language skills are a plus
Benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements (including flexible hours, overtime compensation, and remote work from anywhere in Germany)
- State-of-the-art work equipment as standard
- A modern loft office located directly next to Hamburg Central Station
- Fair and transparent salary and career development opportunities
- A wide range of professional development programs (including LichtBlick Learning and the Leadership Lab)
- Mobility allowance (bike leasing or Germany Ticket)
- Employer contribution to occupational pension plans and disability insurance
- Monthly childcare allowance per child
- Partial reimbursement of the costs for your LichtBlick green electricity tariff
- The option to take a three-month sabbatical
- Free use of the in-house fitness studio and subsidized access to Hamburg’s public swimming facilities (Bäderland)
- Access to the St. Pauli box at Millerntor Stadium for workshops, match visits, and more
- Pluxee Benefits Pass and Corporate Benefits program
Unser Bewerbungsprozess & dein Kontakt:
Our recruitment process is designed to be transparent and open. We carefully review your application documents and provide feedback as quickly as possible. During the first informal conversation, you will meet your contacts from Recruitment and the hiring team remotely. We will introduce you to our company culture, what makes LichtBlick unique, and the mindset we live by every day. Of course, we will also be happy to answer any questions you may have.Your second interview will take place in person, ideally at our office. This gives you the opportunity to experience our working environment and connect with potential future colleagues, as it is equally important to us that there is a personal connection and a good fit.If everyone agrees, we look forward to shaping a sustainable and conscious future together with you.
